Falcons, Desmond Trufant agree to terms on extension

Desmond Trufant agreed to terms on a five-year extension worth $69 million with $42 million guaranteed to remain in Atlanta on Saturday, a source informed told NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. The team later confirmed the extension. Jordan Schultz of the Huffington Post was the first to report the news.

He was named to his first Pro Bowl in 2015, and was on his way toward another strong campaign last year before his injury and ensuing surgery. Trufant racked up seven interceptions and 48 passes defensed in his first four seasons in the league. He’s known for shutting down one side of the field in coverage, playing the Richard Sherman role in Dan Quinn’s defense after the former Seahawks defensive coordinator was hired as Atlanta’s head coach.

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